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Patent GB-2390771-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle detection
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL ALEXANDER GRAHAM
IPC: G01S13/58
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A vehicle detector system has a Doppler detector for transmitting microwave radiation towards a vehicle, receiving the microwave radiation reflected by the vehicle and producing a Doppler signal, from the transmitted and received radiation, having a frequency indicative of the speed of the vehicle towards or away from the detector. The transmission frequency of the microwave radiation varies between a first frequency and a second frequency, the Doppler signals for the first and second frequencies are processed to determine a phase difference therebetween indicative of the distance between the vehicle and the detector, and an output signal is provided dependent upon the determined phase difference. Alternatively, a second Doppler detector is provided adjacent the first-mentioned Doppler detector for transmitting microwave radiation of a second, different frequency towards the vehicle, receiving the microwave radiation reflected by the vehicle and producing a second Doppler signal from the transmitted radiation of the second frequency. The corresponding received radiation, the first and second Doppler signals are processed to determine a phase difference therebetween indicative of the distance between the vehicle and the detectors, and an output signal is provided dependent upon the determined phase difference.
Patent GB-2381650-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a flat electrical cable.
Inventor: KAMPS STEVE
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: The method comprises simultaneous feeding of upper and lower insulating layers with an intermediate conductor layer between a horn and anvil of an ultrasonic welding machine. The anvil is modular and comprises interchangable knurled 160, protrusion 162 or cutting (172 Fig. 9b) inserts, bracket inserts 164, 166 and end segments 168, 170 allowing anvil assembly according to cable configuration desired. The cable (Fig. 7) comprises upper (120) and lower (130) polyester insulation sandwiching intermediate parallel conductors (140) and joined by parallel welded seams between adjacent conductors (150) having a knurled surface and smooth or less rough seams (115) at the cable edge. Edge seams may comprise a textured zone adjacent a conductor and a smooth zone adjacent the edge. Texturing reduces contact area when the cable contacts itself, reducing friction and torque and the smooth edge reduces noise when used in an airbag to steering wheel clockspring.
Patent GB-2380217-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulically controlled packer that may be set and unset a plurality of times
Inventor: LACY ROGER DALE
IPC: E21B33/1295
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: A downhole well apparatus comprises a setting piston (70) movably disposed within the apparatus, such that a slips (71) and seal (72) arrangement may be set by the setting piston(70) in response to hydraulic pressure. An unlocking/unsetting piston (84) is actuated in response to a source of unlocking/unsetting hydraulic pressure via unlocking/unsetting port 69. The downhole apparatus is usually a packer, and may be set/locked and unset/unlocked multiple times without being removed from the well. Preferably, the unlocking/unsetting piston (84) returns to its original position on removal of unlocking hydraulic pressure. One embodiment of the hydraulically controlled packer is capable of being hydraulically unset prior to locking thus allowing fine tuning of packer location in relation to oil-bearing strata.
Patent GB-2385948-A (GB)
Title: Switchgear cabinet monitoring and control system
Inventor: KREILING JOERG
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A switchgear cabinet monitoring and control system for monitoring and/or controlling and/or regulating switchgear cabinet-specific functions, having one base appliance (2) which has a network connection unit (2.1) and at least one satellite connection (2.2) and at least one satellite appliance (3) which is connected or is connectable to said base appliance and also at least one sensor (5) and/or actuator (6) which can be coupled or is coupled to said satellite appliance via at least one coupling unit (3.2) provided thereon. Furthermore at least one sensor coupling unit (4) is provided with a plurality of sensor connection points (4.1) for the connection of a plurality of identical or different sensors (5) and/or actuators (6), and that the sensors are connected or is connectable via the coupling unit (3.2) to the satellite appliance (3).
Patent GB-2385251-A (GB)
Title: Digging tool
Inventor: YORK WILLIAM BARRY
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A digging tool 2 comprises digging means 6 pivotally attached to a shaft 4 by a ratchet. The ratchet comprising a ratchet rack 8 integral with or rigidly attached to one of the digging means 6 or the shaft 4, and an engagement member 14 mounted to an other of the shaft 4 or digging means 6 not carrying the ratchet. The engagement member 14 is biased to engage with said ratchet rack 8 such that the application of levering force to the shaft 4 in a first direction causes the digging means 6 to pivot with respect to the shaft 4. Applying a levering force in a second direction causes substantially rigid engagement of the digging means 6 and shaft 4. By this method relatively deep holes can be dug and cleared, such as post-holes.
Patent GB-2386202-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre filter module with collimator lenses and capillaries
Inventor: TANAKA HIROYUKI
IPC: G02B6/293
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A filter module 50A includes a first optical fiber collimator (51), a second optical fiber collimator (52), and a filter (55) located between the first and second optical fiber collimators. The first optical fiber collimator (51) includes a first optical fiber (57), a first optical fiber chip (71) for holding the first optical fiber, and a first lens (53). The second optical fiber collimator may include two second optical fibers (58, 59), a second optical fiber chip (72) for holding the second optical fiber, and a second lens (54). The filter (55) is located between and coaxial with the first and second lenses (53, 54). The filter, the first lens, and the second lens form a center piece of the filter module. Optical fibre chips 71,72 are formed by fixing the distal end of an optic fibre to a capillary. Lenses 53, 54 may be fixed in holders 63, 64 with adhesive. Holder 63, 64 may then be fixed to each other eg. by welding with a YAG laser.
Patent GB-2388289-A (GB)
Title: Bait stop
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A bait stop arrangement comprises a pointed bait stop 20 with an internal conical recess designed to fit over the end of a pointed baiting needle. The bait stop 20 is pivotally attached to a hair 12, itself attached to a hook 14. In use the baiting needle is used to push the bait stop 20 through a bait particle 10 with the baiting needle 22 being withdrawn to leave the bait stop hinged on the hair 12 to retain the bait particle 10.
Patent GB-2403964-A (GB)
Title: Ground improvement
Inventor: BULLIVANT R A
IPC: E02D3/08
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: Ground 26 is improved by repeated dropping of a tapered weight 10, to form depressions 30A. Additional material 32A is introduced into each depression 30A, before the weight 10 is dropped again. The additional material includes soil mixed with a ground amelioration material, such as cement or other settable binder material. The result is the formation of a body 36 of ameliorated soil, providing local ground improvement. The degree of penetration of the weight is used to indicate the ground state which has been achieved.
Patent GB-2392963-A (GB)
Title: Connector tubing
Inventor: YOU TAO
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A connector tubing 10 comprises a pair of spiral flex tubes 12, 14 which are axially overlapped in nested relation, and twistable relative to each other about an axis to provide torsion relief Preferably one tube is provided with an arcuately elongated slot 36, and the other has a boss 42 extending radially into the slot, to allow for the relative twisting of the tubes. Preferably each tube is corrugated between peaks and troughs 32, 34 which flushly abut one another in the axially overlapped portion so that there is no radial gap between them.
Patent GB-2404853-A (GB)
Title: A non slip bathroom tray
Inventor: DRY FLOORS LIMITED
IPC: A47K17/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A non slip bathroom tray comprises a non slip removable mat contained in a tray which will catch water dripping from a person leaving a bath or shower, and the tray has non slip feet on its base. Preferably water drains through holes in the non slip mat into the tray. The non slip bathroom tray reduces the risk of slipping and water damage to floor coverings, and may be placed adjacent to the bath or shower when required. After use the non slip mat may be removed from the tray and any water collected in the tray can be disposed of in the bath or shower.
Patent GB-2393155-A (GB)
Title: Canopy/awning for use with a vehicle
Inventor: BANNISTER STUART WILLIAM
IPC: E04H15/06
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A canopy 3 for use with a vehicle comprises a frame 11, 12 for supporting one end of the canopy above the ground and support means 5, 6 for holding the other end of the canopy above the ground and connected to a portion of said vehicle. The support means may be hooks (53, figure 5), or resilient bands for attaching a portion of the canopy over the top of an upwardly opening rear door. Further straps and hooks (76, 78 figure 6) may attach the canopy to the rear wheel arches of the vehicle. The frame may comprise a pair of upright poles interconnected at their upper ends by a cross-member, and they may be provided with ground engaging devices (16, figure 3) having a helical element (19) for being turned to engage the ground.
Patent GB-2406836-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism to enable disassembly of front and rear sections of a motorcycle
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2003-10-11
Abstract: The front section, i.e. handlebar, forks and front wheel, is detachable from the rear section, i.e. frame, rear wheel and associated parts, by means of a removable T-bar spindle 1 which couples upper and lower braces 2, 18 for the forks with a headstock tube 12 at the leading end of the frame. The required axial pressure on upper and lower bearings 8, 14 mounted in respective spacers 9, 15 in the tube 12 is provided by the spindle lower end being threaded 16 into a collar 17 fixed under the lower brace 18 and a raised part 7 on the spindle abutting a collar 6 in the upper brace. The spindle 1 is retained in place by a spring pin 10 passing through aligned passages in the collar 6 and spindle.
Patent GB-2390063-A (GB)
Title: Payout arrangement having an inertia reel and locking means to engage a tether line remote from the inertia reel
Inventor: RUFF STEPHEN ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/02
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: Pay out arrangement for controlled pay out of a tether line typically for use in an aircraft, the arrangement having a metal support frame 100 and side plates 102 between which an inertia reel 104 is attached. The inertia reel 104 has tether line in the form of webbing 105 wound on to it. Locking means in the form of a paddle 107 is configured to engage the tether line 105 at a position spaced from the wound line of the reel 104 to prevent pay out of the tether line 105 from the reel independently of the inertia reel 104. The locking means 107 is configured to engage a locking element 110 fixed to the tether line 105 at a predetermined point along the length of the tether line 105. In use the pay out arrangement allows an aircraft seat occupant to move out of the seat whilst still being secured in the aircraft.
Patent GB-2390763-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric cutout assembly
Inventor: HAYNAM JASON
IPC: H01H31/12
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: An insulator assembly (71) for a polymeric cutout assembly has a core (21) with first and second ends and an outer surface. First (51) and second (53) end caps are attached at the first and second ends. The end caps (51, 53) have outer surfaces. A sleeve (31) is disposed on the outer surface of the core (21). A projection (37) extends laterally outwardly from an outer surface of the sleeve (31). An insulator (61) is molded around the outer surface of the core (21), the sleeve (31) and the first (51) and second (53) end caps. A center pin (33) is attached to the projection (37) to secure the cutout assembly to a support.
Patent GB-2408447-A (GB)
Title: Linearly moving windscreen wiper
Inventor: SINGH GURDAWER
IPC: B60S1/20
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: The invention comprises a windscreen wiper that moves linearly across the windscreen, ths cleaning its whole surface area.. A motor 5 drives cables 2 which are housed within the covers at the edges of the windscreen. The cables carry a wiper blade 1 that stretches across the whole width of the screen, which thus travels up and down the screen, cleaning its whole width and depth.
Patent GB-2395716-A (GB)
Title: Coloured dry mortar composition
Inventor: BOWMAN CANDIDA JOY
IPC: C04B40/06
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: A pre-mix comprising a dry building material powder, such as plaster powder, and a powder pigment, wherein the pigment is present in a sufficient amount to produce a predetermined colour in material produced from said pre-mix. Methods for forming the pre-mix and their use are also described.
Patent GB-2399558-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing a disposable/recyclable pallet
Inventor: LUCAS PHILIP J
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: The invention is directed to a system (400) and method for producing a load of packages (450) supported by a disposable/recyclable pallet (100). The system may comprise at least one palletizing station for producing a plurality of unwrapped palletized tiers of packages, a horizontal wrapping station for producing at least one horizontally wrapped palletized tier of packages (430), a stacking station (432) for stacking the unwrapped palletized tiers of packages on the horizontally wrapped palletized tier of packages, and a base applicator (460) for fixedly applying a base to a bottom surface of the horizontally wrapped palletized tier of packages.
Patent GB-2402492-A (GB)
Title: Nmr antenna with slotted metal cover
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A slotted NMR antenna cover (200) for improved mechanical ruggedness during transmission and reception of NMR signals in a down hole environment during either MWD or wire line operations. A NMR slotted antenna cover (200) is provided comprising an elongated tubular structure with longitudinal gaps or slots (205) filled with a RF transmissive or non-conductive material. The slots can befilled at the slots ends with soft magnetic material (210) to improve efficiency of the antenna. The slots are radial concave to reduce eddy currents induced by alternating magnetic flux entering and leaving the slots surrounding the antenna. In another embodiment, the antenna cover is RF transmissive on only a portion of the antenna, via slots or transmissive material, so that the antenna cover can be used to allow RF transmission from the antenna in a side looking or beam pattern restricted mode only.
Patent GB-2421683-A (GB)
Title: Double high chair including two seats and a table attached to a foldable hinged frame wherein the chair may be folded flat for storage
Inventor: GRIFFIN CATHERINE BRIGID
IPC: A47D3/00
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: The high chair comprises a hinged frame (iv) which incorporates two foldable seats at opposing ends thereof, a central table and six extendable legs (iii). The seats and tables are secured at the sides (i) when in an open position. The table folds up and over a side bar of the frame for closure. The seats when open, may have foot plates thereof supported on side bars (vi). When the seats are folded (Fig.2), they may secured to the back of the chair with straps (ii). Hinges or swivel joints (vi) may be placed at each end of the longitudinal bars of the frame and the table. The height of the chair can be adjusted, e.g. to a low position for play, or at the height of a dinner table, or any height between. The chair may be folded flat (Fig.3) for easy storage.
Patent GB-2413198-A (GB)
Title: Wireless screen pointer with compressed data transfer for power saving
Inventor: GORDON GARY B
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the position of a screen pointer comprises a movement sensor for sensing movement of the device and generating corresponding movement data. The movement sensor is configured to compress the movement data before transmitting the data over a wireless link. By compressing data in this way power is saved in the wireless device. The movement data may be generated by correlating successive images obtained by using a light source in the device to create reflected images of a surface. In alternative embodiments the movement data may be an angle and magnitude or acceleration and velocity data. The compression algorithm may use logarithms to code the value for transmission. In a further embodiment, a lookup table may be used to identify a compressed data value for movement data. The movement sensor may be configured to identify a difference between movement data and compressed data and adjust the movement data for a subsequent reporting period based on the difference.
Patent GB-2417457-A (GB)
Title: Electric tool with internal component fastening element
Inventor: DUESSELBERG ACHIM
IPC: H02K5/22
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An electric tool comprises first (13, fig 2) and second housing parts (not shown), a plurality of internal components, particularly electric motor components or electrical components, and a fastening element 1 to fasten the plurality of components to the first housing part in such a manner that the components are fixed between an inner side of the first housing part and the fastening element. The fastening element can also function as an air guide and cable guide. The electrical tool may be a hammer drill.
Patent GB-2430989-A (GB)
Title: Method of smoothly changing gear by using reverse clutch to retard input gearing
Inventor: EARP LEONARD
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle, eg a tractor, transmission during a gear change, the transmission comprising an input shaft 15 supporting two spaced gears 20, 21 which are rotationally connected to the input shaft 15 by a reverse clutch 22 and a forward clutch 23. Gears 20, 21 are engaged with gears 38, 40 on a main shaft 34 which are also engaged with gears 50, 51 on a lay shaft 45 that drives via gears 30, 48 output shaft 26. The method comprises the steps (85-92, fig 3) of disengaging, for example, the forward clutch 23 and subsequently engaging the reverse clutch 22 to provide a driving connection between the input shaft 15, thereby retarding the input gearing 38, 40, 30, 48, 50, 51 and providing a smooth gear change. Sensors 80, 81 monitor rotational speed of the gearing and send signals to a control unit 82 which via control valve 24 hydraulically actuates the clutches 22, 23.
Patent GB-2415930-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver with changeable operation modes
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: Screwdriver 60 with changeable operation modes, including: a handle 70 having a slide way 72 formed in the handle and passing through a front end of the handle; a stem 80, a rear end of which is slidably fitted in the slide way 72 without detaching from the handle 70; a clutch mechanism 90 connected between the stem 80 and the handle 70, in normal state the clutch mechanism 90 being in a non-transmission state whereby the stem can freely rotate within the handle; and a rotary member 100 connected with the stem for a user's hand to rotate. When the screwdriver 60 is used to screw a screw in a loosened state, the user can turn the rotary member 100 to rotate the stem 80. In the case that the screw is in a tightened state, the handle is pressed to move the stem inward, the clutch mechanism 90 is in a transmission state and the user can turn the handle to drive the stem.
Patent GB-2420351-A (GB)
Title: Microfilamentous polymeric fabric
Inventor: AVRIL DAVID
IPC: D04H3/011
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A microfilamentous polymeric fabric comprises polymer microfilaments, less than 1.5 dtex. and has a weight of greater than 15 g/m<2>. The material may be formed of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyesters, and polyamides, either singly or in combination. Filaments are melt extruded and spunbonded or spunlaid. The fabric may either be intermittently thermally bonded by, for example, calender bonding, or bonded by adhesive or solvent and may be prepared using a metallocene catalyst. Uses for the fabric include use in garments, protective cover sheets, upholstery, absorbent wipes, construction materials and geotextiles. The fabric can further comprise hydrophobic agents, flame retardants, UV stabilisers, and colour pigments either added to the polymer melt or applied topically. The fabric may form part of a multiple layer fabric which may be bonded to form a laminate.
Patent GB-2421330-A (GB)
Title: Clock retraining method for receivers
Inventor: LEE VICTOR
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Systems and methods of retraining a receiver provide for determining a minimum transition density for a derived clock data link to the receiver. A retraining flit is generated based on the minimum transition density. In one approach, the retraining flit is generated by defining control data and payload data for the retraining flit. Error detection data is determined for the retraining flit based on the control and the payload data. The control data, the payload data and the error detection data have sufficient transitions to meet the minimum transition density.
Patent GB-2424338-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring image inspection
Inventor: FORSTER SCOTT
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A method of monitoring the inspection of a two dimensional digital image by a viewer using a digital image viewing device 1. The method comprises recording data defining versions of the digital image inspected by the viewer such that each recorded version can be reproduced. Each version of the digital image may be recorded with associated metadata comprising viewer identification, image identification, viewing times, viewing parameters such as magnification, zoom and viewing direction, or colour information. Each new version of the image may be defined with respect to previous versions of the image. The digital image may be obtained from a biological sample using a microscope.
Patent GB-2425794-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid analysis device
Inventor: FREEMARK DARCY
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A fluid analysis assembly (26) for analyzing a fluid includes a chamber (60), a fluid movement device (62), a pressurization assembly (64) and at least one sensor (66). The chamber defines an evaluation cavity for receiving the fluid. The fluid movement device has a force medium applying force to the fluid to cause the fluid to move within the cavity. The pressurization assembly changes the pressure of the fluid in a continuous manner. The at least one sensor communicates with the fluid for sensing at least one parameter of the fluid while the pressure of the fluid is changing in the continuous manner. The device is housed in a downhole tool in sealing engagement with the wall (44) of a borehole and equipped with a probe (18) to allow admission of a sample of fluid into the chamber via flow line (46).